4 October 2017

Local F1 star opens Motor Museum of WA extension

Fresh from placing second in the Singapore Formula 1 Grand, Perth's Daniel Ricciardo recently made a pit stop to open the new exhibition space at the Motor Museum of WA in Whiteman Park.

A Lotterywest grant of $711,990 helped fund the museum’s $2 million expansion, which was purpose-built to house up to 75 extra vehicles.

In a major win for Whiteman Park, the museum has also secured Ricciardo's first Red Bull Formula 1 race car -- complete with engine – as a permanent loan.

Since 1994, the Motor Museum has been a popular drawcard for Whiteman Park. The new exhibition space gives visitors better access to the State's biggest collection of motoring history.

"Becoming the home of Daniel's first Red Bull race car is a major coup for the Motor Museum of WA,” Premier Mark McGowan said.

"It's a fantastic gesture that our own international sports star has lent his support to open the museum's new facility, which is run by a board and 65 passionate volunteers," he added.

(L-R): Lotterywest Chair Heather Zampatti; F1 star Daniel Ricciardo; and Lotterywest Board member Stephen Carre (L-R): Lotterywest Chair Heather Zampatti; F1 star Daniel Ricciardo; and Lotterywest Board member Stephen Carre